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Williams & Connolly LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite

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Williams & Connolly LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Williams & Connolly LLP has a skilled team of nationally recognized trial lawyers and litigators, known for handling high-stakes matters on behalf of corporate clients. Noted for its superlative expertise in criminal defense, as well as its handling of civil enforcement proceedings brought by the SEC and other regulatory agencies. Well versed in FCPA and other anti-corruption matters in addition to violations of federal securities, antitrust and anti-kickback laws. Represents clients across a wide array of sectors, including investment finance, healthcare and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • Williams & Connolly represented Turkiye Halk Bankasi in criminal proceedings in the Southern District of New York alleging bank fraud, money‑laundering, sanctions, and related conspiracy offenses. The firm led the bank’s defense in litigation addressing asserted claims of sovereign immunity, including proceedings before the Second Circuit and the US Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • Williams & Connolly is a strong advocate for its clients; the firm does both corporate representations and individual defense. Always prepared, have a ton of credibility and very much at the top of the game, on the shortest of shortlists.

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  • The best of the best when it comes to investigation strategy, with the ideal mix of judgment and unyielding zealousness.

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